campus culture
Franciscan observes the Triduum in unique manner
BY GRACIE WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Every year in Steubenville, Franciscan University celebrates Easter a little bit differently than traditional celebrations. This year was no exception. From Tenebrae through the Resurrection Party, Holy Week was packed with unique events and faith-filled opportunities for students and their families. Wednesday of Holy Week: Tenebrae Preparation for the Triduum […]
Bringing the Living Stations to life
BY SARAH ALLISON STAFF WRITER As Lent progresses, Franciscan University students are preparing for this year’s production of Living Stations, during which the audience will have a chance to see Christ’s passion acted out. For the actors, performing can be an emotional experience as each person plays his part in his own specific and personal […]
Charismatic movement prominent, controversial at Franciscan University
BY PABLO BOTEYO STAFF WRITER The strum of the guitar echoes in the darkness; the smell of incense encircles the crowd; slow, soft mumblings transcend to singing; a wave a hands arises and sways to the rhythm of a song like “Oceans,” and then a priest walks through with a golden monstrance lifted in the […]
Festa d’Italia a success among students
BY MELISSA SOLANO Sept. 13, was filled with laughter, dancing and great food thanks to the Student Life’s Festa d’Italia. The annual event, which began at 7 p.m. in the Piazza di Santi, contained all the same elements that students have enjoyed about the event in years past. There was certainly no shortage of free, […]